In a time when truth is often the first casualty of war and misinformation spreads faster than facts, journalism serves as a crucial line of defense for democracy. Join us for a powerful webinar “Truth Under Fire: Journalism in the Age of Misinformation,” featuring former Voice of America reporters and other prominent figures dedicated to uncovering and defending the truth. As authoritarian regimes abroad work tirelessly to distort narratives and silence dissent, the role of free, independent media has never been more essential.
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 1:00- 2:15 PM Eastern
This timely conversation will explore the current state of journalism, the global battle against disinformation, and how truthful reporting supports Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
Stand with the voices that refuse to be silenced. This is an opportunity for the general public, our supporters, donors, and the community to ask questions, provide feedback, and stay informed about how we are responding to the challenges at hand.
We hope to see you there!
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Ostap Yarysh is a Media Advisor at Razom for Ukraine. Born and raised in Ukraine, Ostap has over 15 years of experience in journalism and media communications. Prior to joining Razom, he worked for Voice of America, where he actively covered U.S.-Ukraine defense cooperation and relations between Washington and Kyiv. Additionally, he reported on the 2024 and 2020 U.S. presidential elections, as well as the 2022 and 2018 midterm elections for Congress, racial protests in the U.S., and other major political events in America. In 2021, he published the non-fiction book This is America, which explores pressing social and political issues in the U.S. through the stories of ordinary Americans.
Andriy Shevchenko is a prominent Ukrainian politician, diplomat, journalist, and civil activist. He co-founded the 5th Channel, Ukraine’s first 24/7 TV news channel, and worked with various media, including 1+1 and Voice of America. He was a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament from 2006 to 2014. He was the Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada and ICAO from 2015 to 2021. Following Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he co-founded Media Center Ukraine to support foreign journalists. In 2023, he served as Deputy Minister of Defence. He is currently the Head of Mission in Ukraine at the Ukrainian World Congress.
Cesar Aldama is an Emmy Award-winning Senior Media Executive and a 20-year CBS television news veteran who has covered stories worldwide. Aldama started his career as a photographer’s assistant at WSVN in Miami, the station that transformed the industry with its aggressive approach to covering news. As a photographer, his most memorable assignments include covering Hurricane Andrew, Human Rights violations tied to Cuba, an investigation into Guantanamo Bay camps that detained Cubans and Haitians trying to enter the U.S. and the international story that everyone seemed to have an opinion on – the Elian Gonzalez custody case. Born and raised at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo, Cuba, Aldama is fluent in Spanish. He is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. He also serves on the board of the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Adrian Karmazyn had a 27-year career in the Ukrainian Service of the Voice of America (VOA). He held the position of chief of the service from 2005 to 2015. Since his retirement from VOA he has been affiliated with the US-Ukraine Foundation, the Transatlantic Task Force for Ukraine, the Council on Foundations, and The Ukrainian Weekly. In the fall of 2021 he taught at the Institute of Journalism of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv under the auspices of the Fulbright Program.
April Webinar Truth Under Fire: Journalism in the Age of Misinformation
